Cedar Street Counseling

Desirée Helfrick, MA, MHP, LMHC

Cedar Street Counseling is dedicated to helping individuals heal from the pain of trauma, build confidence, renew self esteem, and develop practical skills to manage anxiety and depression.  As a counselor, I use a warm, compassionate, and empathetic approach to support you in building resilience to overcome stress and meet your goals.

It is my goal as a trauma therapist to help you reconnect to your innate ability to heal and restore balance in your life. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, and is rooted in a foundation of mindfulness practice. I have training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, an evidenced based practice for the healing of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other conditions. Through our work together, you may experience improvements in emotion regulation and self compassion. 

I am a Mental Health Professional (MHP) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State. I earned a Master’s of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the CACREP accredited program at Antioch University Seattle. I have provided counseling and psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults in outpatient mental health care and inpatient residential co-occurring disorder treatment programs in Western Washington state. Prior to my clinical counseling practice, I provided social services to individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse. 

Credentials and Education 

​Licensed Mental Health Counselor #LH60906827 
​Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training Part I and II, EMDRIA/HAP 2016-2017
Motivational Interviewing (MI), 2016
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University Seattle, 2015
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), 2015
Seeking Safety, 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts/Psychology, Antioch University Seattle, 2011